About
Three for the Road is an American drama television series that aired on CBS from September 14 to November 30, 1975. The series centers on Pete Karras, played by Alex Rocco, a recently widowed photojournalist travelling around the United States with two sons, John and Endy, in a recreational vehicle.
Cast
Alex Rocco
as Pete Karras
Leif Garrett
as Endy Karras
Vincent Van Patten
as John Karras
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
Pete Karras is a photographer-father of two sons (Vincent Van Patten and Leif Garrett), who takes to the road after the death of Pete's wife. That story involves a romance between Pete and Amy Parsons, who, alas, is doomed, but it's the relationship between Pete and his boys that's the heartbeat of the series.
Fear
Despite his deep-rooted fear of heights, John goes along with Pete and Endy in taking flight instruction from a hang-gliding pilot. Unexpectedly, John likes the beginner's lessons until he realizes that the advanced stages of the sport entail flying off 200-foot cliffs.
Match Point
While his father is shooting a photo layout for a sports magazine, John almost defeats tennis star Tom Aberling in a pick-up match; but Tom's father fears the nonchalant game could ruin his son's reputation.
The Ghost Story
While covering an exhibit featuring the works of a recently deceased young artist, Peter receives a bizarre request from her twin sister: she wants him to photograph the dead woman's ghost, reportedly haunting the family estate.
Ride on a Red Balloon
A drinking problem prevents Pete's longtime friend, a hot air balloon pilot, from assisting with an advertising photo layour Pete is doing for a soft drink company.
The Fugitives
The father of a young girl is being stalked by a mysterious man with a gun.
The Cave
Pete's wartime buddy Dan Marshall undertakes daring exploits in a huge, dark, and treacherous cave, with an admiring John Karras following close behind.
The Rip-Off
A young girl hitchhiker creates a nightmare for Pete Karras and his sons when she and her boyfriend steal the Karras' motor home.
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